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Synopsis
A fresh edition of George Ashby’s poems, offered in a clear, scholarly, readable format.
This volume presents the poems as edited from two fifteenth‑century manuscripts held at Cambridge, with an accessible introduction by Mary Bateson that situates the work in its historical context. The text is complemented by notes that explain obscure references and vocabulary, helping modern readers appreciate the period’s language and ideas without losing the original voice.
This edition aims to be useful for students, teachers, and general readers interested in late medieval English poetry and political thought. It preserves the medieval cadence while providing guidance to navigate the poems’ forms and allusions, without compromising the sense of the original.- Text reconstructed from two Cambridge manuscripts, with careful editorial work
- Historical and literary introduction that explains context and significance
- Notes and glossary to illuminate early modern vocabulary and references
- Clear layout designed for study, reference, and casual reading
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